This week for my class, I am suppose to look over my game plan and think about what I have learned so far and answer the following questions. Now, that we are out for the summer (YAY!!) I will have much more time to really focus on this plan. The following questions will let you know where I am so far.
•Are you finding the information and resources you need? Yes, so far I have been finding more tools and resources on Prometheanplanet.com that I will use for new lessons. I have also been locating other educational blogs that help keep me up to date with the latest tools and information.
•Do you need to modify your action plan? No, not as of right now. I think my goals are just what I need to focus on and my actions are helping me accomplish these goals. The one thing I may need to change is the time I spend locating information. As I stated earlier I plan on focusing much more not that I am out for the summer.
•What have you learned so far? I have learned that there is so much information, resources and tools that it is overwhelming.
•What new questions have arisen? How can I make sure I am incorporating the technology that is best for my students?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Carrying Out the Game Plan
To carry out my game plan I will be collaborating a lot with colleagues to help me meet my first goal. I work with some wonderful teachers who are very "tech savvy" and I have so much to learn from them and maybe even share some of my ideas. I also plan on attending a DI conference where I will participate in classes that will show me how to incorporate technology in my classroom to help my students. I will also keep exploring different lessons to use with my Promethean board and also read more about it on www.prometheanplanet.com to become even more familiar with this wonderful tool.
I feel that by continuing with my master's courses, I am already taking steps toward goal II. Even by taking part in this blog and reading the thoughts, ideas, and plans of my peers is helping be successful towards this goal. I also follow other educators blogs outside my peers and have learned many new ideas and read about tools I had no idea were out there.
I decided to get my master's in Integrating Technology in the Classroom because I knew how important it would be for me to incorporate these skills into my classroom. I have actually been a little afraid of technology and not always on top of the latest trends. I have learned so much, and have started to apply what I am learning into my classroom. So, I guess I could say I have been working on my game plan before I ever had this assignment.
I feel that by continuing with my master's courses, I am already taking steps toward goal II. Even by taking part in this blog and reading the thoughts, ideas, and plans of my peers is helping be successful towards this goal. I also follow other educators blogs outside my peers and have learned many new ideas and read about tools I had no idea were out there.
I decided to get my master's in Integrating Technology in the Classroom because I knew how important it would be for me to incorporate these skills into my classroom. I have actually been a little afraid of technology and not always on top of the latest trends. I have learned so much, and have started to apply what I am learning into my classroom. So, I guess I could say I have been working on my game plan before I ever had this assignment.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
GAME PLAN
After reading over the (NETS•T), the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, I realize that I am probably more prepared for these standards than I have ever been due to the fact that I have some great new technology in my classroom. The main tool being a new Promethean board. With that said, I still have some areas that need to be strengthened so that I am more confident and able to teach my students using more technology. As teachers, we are always learning new ideas and skills that keep us up to date and the most effective teachers we can be. Technology is definitely always changing and improving and it is our job to be on top of these standards.
The two standards that I feel I need to focus on are #1 Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity and #5 Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. These are both areas I find extremely important, but I am not very confident in.
Goal I- Engage students more in exploring real-world issues using digital tools and resources.
I know I need to focus more on this goal because my students need to be more in charge of their learning. I think I have been afraid my students or could not or would not be able to take control and explore to get answers.
Goal II- Participate in local and global learning communities to explore new technologies
This is a goal I feel that I have already started by getting my master’s in Integrating technology in the classroom. Even though I have learned a lot and I have implemented what I have learned into my classroom, I still have a lot to learn.
The actions I plan on taking to accomplish these goals are to complete my master’s program, participate in professional development with a focus on technology, and collaborate with peers. I feel that goal II will help me accomplish goal I. My making learning more about new technologies a priority, I will have more tools that will help me incorporate lessons that require my students to use technology to explore real-world issues. I will monitor my progress by keeping up with how much I incorporate new technologies in my classroom and more students centered projects. I feel that I will have no problem extending my learning since I seem to learn something new every day. With technology always changing and something new coming out, I will continue to learn forever.
References
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) (2008). The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers. retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
The two standards that I feel I need to focus on are #1 Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity and #5 Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. These are both areas I find extremely important, but I am not very confident in.
Goal I- Engage students more in exploring real-world issues using digital tools and resources.
I know I need to focus more on this goal because my students need to be more in charge of their learning. I think I have been afraid my students or could not or would not be able to take control and explore to get answers.
Goal II- Participate in local and global learning communities to explore new technologies
This is a goal I feel that I have already started by getting my master’s in Integrating technology in the classroom. Even though I have learned a lot and I have implemented what I have learned into my classroom, I still have a lot to learn.
The actions I plan on taking to accomplish these goals are to complete my master’s program, participate in professional development with a focus on technology, and collaborate with peers. I feel that goal II will help me accomplish goal I. My making learning more about new technologies a priority, I will have more tools that will help me incorporate lessons that require my students to use technology to explore real-world issues. I will monitor my progress by keeping up with how much I incorporate new technologies in my classroom and more students centered projects. I feel that I will have no problem extending my learning since I seem to learn something new every day. With technology always changing and something new coming out, I will continue to learn forever.
References
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) (2008). The ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS-T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers. retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
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